50K
Course Description
Starting at 8:00 AM, you will enjoy sunrise over the canyon walls while leaving South Pass City. You will quickly exhibit the state park boundaries and continue on the Continental Divide Trail. Climbing a bit first, you'll drop down to Pulmetto Gulch, where you will hop some rocks to cross Willow Creek. Gear up as you make your way up to the top of the canyon to get your first views of the open Red Desert and Wind River Mountains. In not long, you'll pass by the historic cemetery as you get closer to your first aid station. Buckle up as you make your way towards the Sweetwater River with massive views of Oregon Buttes. Before you know it, you will begin your way back north with the Wind River Range in your back drop. Your final aid station will welcome you after a quick little rock scramble. Enjoy the beautiful rock formations and re-enter the state park boundary while following Willow Creek back to South Pass City.
This is a new race course for 2025!
Elevation Profile
Gain/Loss: 2,362 feet
High Point: 8,084 feet
Low Point: 7,348 feet
Average Elevation: 7,699 feet
Aid Stations
The 50K will consist of 3 full Aid Stations, providing a variety of snacks and beverages, including: Water, Skratch, M&M’s, gummy bears, Fritos, potato chips, cookies, bananas and/or oranges, Coke and/or Ginger Ale. There will also be 1 drink only station on course.
Cutoffs
Cutoff times will be strictly enforced by the race directors and aid station captains for the safety of the runners and volunteers. Please respect these times and follow the directors of the captains. The captains or volunteers will happily allow you space in their vehicle and drive you back to South Pass City.
Drop Bags
50K runners may have drop bags at Sweetwater (mile 19). Please keep drop bags to no larger than 25 liters. Bags must be dropped off at the start line no later 7:45 am with the runners name and bib number. Tape and markers will be available at check in. Drop bags will be returned to finish line at 12:45 pm and 2:45 pm. Learn more about drop bags here.
Crews and Pacers
Family and friends can spectate at a variety of locations on course. Crews can provide aid at the aid stations only. Please note that many of the roads are rugged and spectators should proceed with caution.
Pacers are not allowed for the 50K.
DNFs
If you are starting the race, please plan on finishing the race. We understand that injuries and illnesses may get in the way of this, and in this case, volunteers will drive you back to the start/finish after their shift is complete. All drops must happen at an aid station and be communicated with the captain. If you are feeling uncomfortable or loss the will to continue, we encourage you buckle up and continue on the track and make it to the finish. We will be excited to welcome you back to South Pass City at the finish line!